Canada Immigration Fees and Processing Times Explained
A clear guide to the types of Canada immigration fees and how processing times work, with official IRCC links so you always check current amounts and timelines.
Immigration Desk
The Immigration Desk explains Canada’s immigration system — Express Entry, permits, sponsorship, and citizenship — in plain English, based strictly on official IRCC guidance.
A clear guide to the types of Canada immigration fees and how processing times work, with official IRCC links so you always check current amounts and timelines.
Proof of funds shows you can settle in Canada. Learn who needs it, who is exempt, how much you need, what money counts, and the bank letters required.
Canada has two work permit types: open and employer-specific. Learn the difference, the LMIA, common open permits, who needs one, and how to apply.
A clear, IRCC-based walkthrough of Canadian citizenship requirements: PR status, physical presence days, taxes, language, the citizenship test and Discover Canada, the oath, and dual citizenship.
How family sponsorship works in Canada: who can sponsor, who can be sponsored, inland vs outland spousal applications, the undertaking, income rules and basic steps.
A plain-language guide to the Provincial Nominee Program: what it is, how provinces nominate, the enhanced and base routes, how to apply, and where to find official rules.
Learn how the Comprehensive Ranking System works and the biggest ways to gain points: language results, education and ECAs, work experience, French and a provincial nomination.
Express Entry is Canada's online system for skilled-worker permanent residence. Learn the three programs, the CRS, how draws and Invitations to Apply work in 2026.